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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm min 1975/01/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA January 8, 1974 A regular meeting of the City Planning Commission of Chula Vista, California was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Chandler, Rudolph, Rice, Floto, Starr, Pressutti and Smith. Also present: Director of Planning Peterson, Current Planning Supervisor Lee, and Secretary Mapes. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chairman Chandler, followed by a moment of silent prayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Floto-Rudolph) The minutes of the meetings of December 11, 1974 and December 18, 1974 be approved as written. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Chandler called for oral communications and none were forthcoming. 1. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.): Consideration of rezoning of approximately 40 acres on north side of Teleqraph Canyon Road from R-1 and R-3-T (conditional) to R-1-5-PUD, PCZ-74-M Director of Planning Peterson reported that although this hearing has been con- tinued a number of times, the applicant has now presented evidence that he is actively exploring the possibility of constructing single family detached homes on the property and has requested a 60 day continuance in order to compare the economical feasibility of such development as against a townhouse development formerly proposed. Mr. Peterson recommended that the item be continued once again to March 12, 1975. MSUC (Rice-Rudolph) The public hearing for consideration of rezoning this property be continued to the meeting of March 12, 1975. Commissioner Floto commented that some months ago the Commission approved a conditional use permit for the removal of a substantial amount of dirt for construction of the freeway, subject to the condition that the land would be hydroseeded after the grading, and hopefully before winter rains, and this apparently has never been done. Current Planning Supervisor Lee advised that the applicant had requested and obtained from the Engineering Division an extension of time on the grading permit, and the City cannot enforce the requirement for hydroseeding until the applicant seeks final approval for the grading completed under the permit. The staff has advised the applicant that if the hydroseeding is not accomplished prior to the end of the rainy season it will be necessary for them to install an irrigation system to insure the necessary plant growth. -2- 1/8/75 2. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.): PCV-74-14 - Variance for freestanding Qround si~n at H Street entrance of Bay General Hospital and Medical Center~ Chula Vista Group Properties Director of Planning Peterson reported that a phone call was received in the latter part of the afternoon advising that representatives of the hospital and medical group could not be present at the hearing tonight and requesting a continuance of one month. Mr. Peterson noted that this brings up the question of the date on which to hold the first regular meeting in February since February 12th, the second Wednesday and regular meeting date, is a legal holiday. It is suggested that the Planning Commission meeting be held one week earlier on February 5th. MSUC (Rice-Rudolph) The first regular meeting in February be scheduled on February 5. MSUC (Rice-Floto) The hearing in consideration of variance PCV-74-14 be con- tinued to the meeting of February 5, but if the applicant is not ready to proceed with the hearing at that time the application will be filed. 3. PUBLIC HEARING: PCZ-74-O - Rezone 3.96 acres at northwest corner of Palomar Street and Second Avenue from R-3-G-Dto R-3-M-P, Ra~ t. Huffman Construction~ Inc. Current Planning Supervisor Lee pointed out that the existing R-3-G zoning allows 17.4 units per acre and the proposed R-3-M zoning permits 21.7 units per acre. However, the applicant has requested the application of the "P" Modifying District and has submitted a Precise Plan which contains 78 units for a density of 19 units per acre. The plan submitted is substantially the same as the plan which the City Council, some months ago, indicated their intent to approve, but that plan was withdrawn at the request of the owner of the property. The property has since been sold and the new owner is seeking approval of the development plans~. Mr. Lee noted that the plan includes a mixture of one and two story structures in accordance with guidelines previously proposed, and also provides more park- ing spaces and more open space than are required by ordinance. He called attention to the findings for approving the rezoning with the attachment of the "P" Modifying District and to the list of 20 conditions recommended in con- nection with approval of the Precise Plan for development as submitted. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was opened. Ray Huffman of Ray L. Huffman Construction, Inc., 2700 Adams Avenue, San Diego, advised that when he purchased the property he assumed the development plan had been approved. He reported that he had read the list of conditions and took no exception to them. As no one else wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. -3- 1/8/75 Commissioner Rice commented that while he is still concerned over the density of development in the area, he feels that the architectural treatment and site plan design proposed for this development make it an acceptable one which he can support. MSUC (Rudolph-Smith) Recommend to the City Council the change of zone under PCZ-74-O from R-3-G-D to R-3-M-P based on the findings as stated in the staff report. MSUC (Rice-Rudolph) Recommend to the City Council the approval of the Precise Plan for development of the property at the northwest corner of Palomar Street and Second Avenue as submitted by Ray L. Huffman Construction, Inc., subject to the conditions and guidelines contained in the staff report. City Attorney Lindberg entered the meeting at 7:30 p.m. 4. Consideration of request for continuation of conditional use permit C-69-2~ Joeneal Street Current Planning Supervisor Lee reported that this conditional use permit for operation of an auto wrecking yard was granted five years ago when the property was zoned for industrial use. The property has since been rezoned for visitor commercial use with a precise plan requirement. The owner of the property is close to consumating development for the site and will move the existing opera- tion when those plans have been approved. For that reason the staff recommends approval of extending the operation until December 1st of this year. MSUC (Floto-Rudolph) Conditional use permit C-69-20 for operation of an auto wrecking yard be extended until December l, 1975. 5. Consideration of request for deferral of public improvements on Baby Boulevard between MOss Street extension an~Palomar Street~ Inland ~hdustries~ Inc. Current Planning Supervisor Lee pointed out that this industrial tract of 20 acres has been divided into three parcels. The owner desires to proceed with the development of parcel 1 and the installation of public improvements required for that portion of the property. Development of parcels 2 and 3 is at least two years away, so the owner is requesting deferral of the street improvements as required by the frontage of those two parcels. Based on a recommendation from the Department of Public Works, the staff recommends approval of this request subject to the three conditions enumerated in the staff report. MSUC (Starr-Pressutti) The request for deferral of public improvements on Bay Boulevard between Moss Street extension and Palomar Street be approved subject to the conditions stated in the staff report. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Planning Peterson called attention to the League of California Cities dinner meeting to be held in Escondido on January 16th with Don -4- 1/8/75 Beninghoven, Director of the League, as the speaker. Reservations should be submitted by January 13th. Commissioner Rudolph indicated her desire to attend that meeting. Mr. Peterson asked if the Commission would like the Planning Commission study session of January 15th to be scheduled for 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner. The Commission concurred with scheduling the dinner meeting. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Rice again called attention to the fact that time and weather have resulted in deterioration in the condition of the parking lot at the shopping center at Hilltop and Naples. He asked the Attorney if there is any legal means of assuring the continuing maintenance of this site without letting it fall into a state of disrepair before the owners are forced to bring it into an acceptable condition. City Attorney Lindberg acknowledged that the maintenance of this site has been a recurring problem. He advised that the approach now followed in such matters, rather than file a complaint as a criminal matter, is to bring the violation to the Council as a public nuisance and proceed on that basis. He indicated this need will be brought to the Council's attention. He pointed out that it has always been difficult with that particular center to determine who is the responsible party to put the pressure on. Chairman Chandler welcomed the group of students who made up the audience at this meeting and invited them to attend a future meeting on January 22nd or February 5th, when public hearings may be more representative of the responsi- bility and process of this Commission. Commissioner Smith again brought up the problem of repeated requests for con- tinuation of public hearings. He felt the Commission should consider the adoption of some policy that would curtail such continuations. City Attorney Lindberg agreed with Commissioner Smith's concern that, while he felt it is not the case, some people have gained the impression that repeated continuances of a hearing are an attempt to wear down the opposition concerned with a particular proposal. Mr. Lindberg reported that the State Supreme Court in upholding the 30 foot height limitation initiative petition in San Diego indicated that in zoning matters there is no longer a requirement for due process, which means notice of hearings and an opportunity for all interested parties to speak. He felt this is contrary to the practice followed in Chula Vista of notifying all parties and giving the public an opportunity to supply input in all matters before the Planning Commission and City Council. He expressed the hope that the U. S. Supreme Court would arrive at a different decision than that rendered by the California Supreme Court. Commissioner Smith asked if Commissioners would be required to prepare new reports under the recently adopted law passed as Proposition 9. -5- 1/8/75 City Attorney Lindberg affirmed that a whole series of reports will have to be prepared. He indicated that information would be presented at one of the workshop meetings on the new forms which Commissioners will be required to file under Proposition 9. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Chandler adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Helen Mapes Secretary